Melanotic oncocytic metaplasia of the nasopharynx: a case report with a focus on immunohistochemical analyses and literature review

Melanotic oncocytic metaplasia (MOM) of the nasopharynx is an extremely rare lesion, with only 21 cases reported in English literature to date. MOM typically occurs near the Eustachian tube opening in Asian men in their 60 s to 70 s. Here, we present a case of MOM in a 57-year-old Japanese man who is a heavy smoker. The patient did not have complaints; MOM was diagnosed incidentally as 4 flat elevated lesions with brown to black discoloration, ranging from 2 to 3 mm in maximal diameter, were found in the right torus tubarius. On suspecting melanoma, the largest lesion was biopsied. Microscopic examination identified both oncocytic metaplasia and melanin pigmentation of the epithelium in the same gland. Upon immunohistochemical examination, melanocytes displayed reactivity for 3 out of 4 melanocytic markers; immunopositivity for S-100 protein, Melan-A, and MITF and immunonegativity for HMB-45 was observed. Normal melanocytes in the nearby surface respiratory epithelium displayed the same pattern of immunoreactivity. Immunopositivity for S-100 protein and immunonegativity for HMB-45 have been previously reported in MOM. Reduction of stimulation of melanocytes in a longstanding lesion like MOM may explain the immunonegativity for HMB-45. S-100 protein, in conjunction with more specific marker for melanocytes, Melan-A or MITF, could prove the definite presence of melanocytes in this case of MOM. As it has been shown by previous reports that MOM pursues a benign course, it will be sufficient to follow up the patients regularly for the remaining 3 lesions.     

Can cytomegalovirus cause brachydactyly? A case report and review of the literature

A child with the diagnosis of CMV infection associated with brachydactyly is presented. The case is interesting as, to our knowledge, no similar case has been reported up to the present. In our case, apart from CMV, no teratogenic factor which may cause brachydactyly could be detected.     

Ⅰ型胸膜肺母细胞瘤1例报道并文献复习

目的 探讨Ⅰ型胸膜肺母细胞瘤的临床病理特征.方法 大体及镜下观察,结合sP法免疫组化染色并文献复习.结果 患儿,女,3岁11月,临床主要表现为左肺囊性肿物.组织学特征:大体表现为含气的单纯囊肿,囊肿内可见细分隔;镜检囊壁被覆良性上皮,其下为原始间叶细胞增生,可见明显的横纹肌母细胞分化,部分梭形细胞呈纤维肉瘤样改变,其余囊壁及细间隔主要为纤维结缔组织,部分被覆呼吸道上皮,可见平滑肌,灶性钙化,及多核巨细胞反应等良性改变.免疫组化染色原始间叶细胞desmin及myogenin阳性.结论 Ⅰ型胸膜肺母细胞瘤形态学上貌似良性,预后较好,难与其他先天性良性肺囊肿区分,故应仔细观察多取材,镜下寻找囊壁内原始间叶成分,从先天性肺囊肿中分辨出这一罕见儿童恶性肿瘤具有重要临床意义.     

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor arising from the posterior cruciate ligament: a case report and literature review

The localized form of tenosynovial giant cell tumor or pigmented villonodular synovitis is rarely intraarticular in the knee. We reported a 40-year-old woman with a tenosynovial giant cell tumor arising from posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). She suffered sudden knee pain and locking without any reason for two days. A mass with a size of 1.7×0.8×0.7 cm in the fossa intercondyloidea was detected on the MRI. After one time hyperextension physical examination the patients felt sudden pain relief. During the arthroscopy examination, a loose soft tissue mass was found under the lateral meniscus. Only the synovium tissue lesion on the proximal PCL was detected. The mass had a conceivable thin pedicel and the shape matched well with the tumor bed on the PCL. The histopathology of the mass demonstrated a tenosynovial giant cell tumor. At six weeks follow-up, no clinical evidence of recurrence was noted. A Literature Review of tenosynovial giant cell tumor or pigmented villonodular synovitis arising from the PCL is present.     

Endocervicosis of the bladder: report of a case and review of the current literature

An important variety of metaplastic lesions of the urinary bladder have been reported in the medical literature up to date. Among those of Müllerian origin, endocervicosis is the most infrequent. We report a 67 years old woman who presented with a history of left flank pain and dysuria for the past 2 months. Imaging studies revealed a solid mass in the posterior bladder wall protruding into the lumen. Transurethral resection of the lesion was performed. Both pathologic examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of endocervicosis. The patient was monitored with 6 months interval follow up and remains disease free 12 months post surgery.     

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from adenomyosis: report and immunohistochemical analysis of an unusual case

A case of endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from adenomyosis is reported. The patient was a 53-year-old woman who complained of vulvar itching. Smear cytology of the endometrium revealed adenocarcinoma. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis revealed a lesion with a slightly high intensity in the uterine fundus on a T2-weighted image. Semiradical total hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy were performed, followed by chemotherapy. Histologically, the lesion in the uterine fundus was composed mostly of adenocarcinoma with stromal invasion. There were many adenomyotic foci in and around the carcinoma, including some showing transition to adenocarcinoma. There was no malignant finding in the normally situated endometrium. The carcinoma invaded in the myometrium, involving the uterine serosa, but no dissemination to the peritoneal cavity was found. The carcinoma was, therefore, considered to be endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from adenomyosis. Immunohistochemistry showed expression of p53 oncoprotein and Ki-67 antigen in the carcinoma cells. The value of immunohistochemistry in predicting prognosis is discussed.     

成人胰母细胞瘤1例报道及文献复习

目的：探讨胰母细胞瘤的病理形态特征、鉴别诊断。方法：对１例成人胰母细胞瘤进行病理组织学观察与免疫组织化学检测,结合文献讨论了其理形态特点。鉴别要点及特殊的临床表现。结果：胰母细胞瘤的瘤细胞由上皮和间叶两种成分组成,排列呈巢状和小叶状;上皮成分分化成特征性的鳞状小体结构及腺管,腺泡状,其多表达上皮性标记如ＣＫ、ＥＭＡ,部分表达Ｓｙｎ、ＣｇＡ等内分必标记,而不表达ｖｉｍｅｎｔｉｎ;上皮成分周围可见疏松     

胫骨皮质旁软骨肉瘤1例报道及文献复习

目的：了解皮质旁软骨肉瘤的临床病理特征、诊断及鉴别诊断要点。方法：报道1例胫骨皮抽旁软骨肉瘤临床和病理改变，结合文献对该肿瘤的临床表现、病理形态学特征及诊断和鉴别诊断要点进行讨论。结果：皮质旁软骨肉瘤大体呈结节状，切面分叶状、瓷白色半透明，有砂砾感。镜下肿瘤主要为分化良好的透明软骨成分，由纤细的纤维束分割，或由化生的内小梁包裹，可见软骨内钙化和骨化，可见灶性区黏液变性，缺乏肿瘤性骨样基质，免疫组织化学标记显示肿瘤细胞Vim、S-100蛋白阳性，PCNA少数细胞阳性。结论：皮质旁软骨肉瘤是罕见的恶性程度较低的软骨肉瘤。     

异位性错构瘤性胸腺瘤1例报道及文献复习

目的 探讨良性异位性错构瘤性胸腺瘤的临床病理特征及其鉴别诊断.方法 石蜡包埋组织连续切片分别做HE染色和免疫组化染色,光镜观察,分析1例异位性错构瘤性胸腺瘤的临床病理学特征及免疫表型特征,并进行文献复习.结果 肿块位于左颈部,生长缓慢.大体为结节状,包膜完整,切而部分囊性变.镜下显示肿瘤由梭形细胞、上皮样细胞、脂肪细胞和少量淋巴细胞组成.免疫组化染色显示:梭形细胞和上皮样细胞均弥漫性强阳性表达细胞角蛋白CK7、CK8、CK、CK5/6,不表达desmin、TTF-1、GFAP,,此外,梭形细胞阳性表达p63、Calponin、SMA、CD10、CD34,不表达细胞膜抗原EMA.而与之相反的是上皮样细胞阳性表达EMA不表达SMA、CD10、CD34.结论 异位性错构瘤性胸腺瘤是一种罕见的良性肿瘤,好发于中青年男性的颈部下方、锁骨上方及胸骨上方,需要与其它双向分化的肿瘤尤其是高级别肉瘤如滑膜肉瘤或腺样恶性外周神经鞘膜瘤鉴别,故该肿瘤的诊断及鉴别诊断尤为重要.     

颈静脉球瘤1例及副神经节瘤文献复习

目的探讨颈静脉球瘤的临床病理特征和副神经节瘤的生物学行为。方法对1例颈静脉球瘤进行组织学观察和免疫组化标记,同时复习相关文献。结果颈静脉球瘤的组织学改变类似于其他部位的副神经节瘤,免疫组化标记:瘤细胞Syn、CgA和NSE均阳性,EMA、CK、HMB45、CD34和CD99均阴性。结论颈静脉球瘤是一种起源于副神经节的少见肿瘤,呈侵袭性生长,有低度恶性的生物学行为。根据肿瘤的组织学特征,结合CT或MR I影像学资料和免疫组化标记可以作出诊断。     

Malignant myoepithelioma of the breast: a case report and review of literature

In this article, we described a malignant myoepithelioma of the breast (MMB) in a 69-year-old woman. Breast cancer derived from myoepithelial cells is very rare, usually benign. The diagnosis of MMB based on histological and immunohistochemical finding. In this case, the author diagnosed the tumor as MMB, because tumor tissues were immunopositive for 34βE12, P63, SMA, S-100, CD10, E-Cad and Ki-67, and immunnegative for CK5/6, desmin, ER, PR and C-erbB-2, because tumor tissue showed invasive growth and local hemorrhage or necrosis, suggesting malignant, and also because there was a transition between the tumor cells and hyperplastic myoepithelium of non-tumorous ducts. The patient’s postoperative recovery is smooth and regular following of patient is essential.     

Primary peritoneal pregnancy implanted on the uterosacral ligament: a case report

Peritoneal pregnancies are classified as primary and secondary. Primary implantation on the peritoneum is extremely rare in extrauterine pregnancy and is a potentially life-threatening variation of ectopic pregnancy within the peritoneal cavity, representing a grave risk to maternal health. Secondary abdominal pregnancies are by far the most common and result from tubal abortion or rupture, or less often, after uterine rupture with subsequent implantation within abdomen. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management, regardless of stage of gestation, appear to be important in achieving good results. We report a case of primary peritoneal pregnancy in a 28-year-old woman, who had severe lower abdominal pain one day before laparotomy for a preoperative diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. The conceptus was implanted on the left uterosacral ligament. A fresh embryo of approximately 8 weeks' gestation was found in the conceptus.     

肾脏原发性淋巴瘤临床病理分析

目的 :对肾脏原发性淋巴瘤的临床病理特点、组织学起源、诊断及鉴别诊断等进行初步探讨。方法 :对 1例手术切除的肾脏原发性淋巴瘤标本做HE染色和S P免疫组化染色 ,光镜观察。结果 :左肾脏上极见一 7 5cm× 6cm× 4cm界限不清的肿块。镜下见在肾实质内有弥漫大片淋巴瘤细胞浸润。瘤细胞核呈略不规则形 ,染色质呈凝块状。免疫表型肿瘤细胞表达LCA、L2 6、IgA弥漫阳性。病理诊断为弥漫小核裂细胞型。 结论 :肾脏原发性淋巴瘤甚为罕见。结合文献 ,其主要诊断依据为 :①肾脏内有弥漫大片形态一致的淋巴瘤细胞浸润 ;②肿瘤主要位于肾脏实质内 ,肾包膜及其周围脂肪组织内亦可见瘤细胞浸润 ;③患者浅表淋巴结不肿大 ,CT检查未见胸、腹腔内有肿大的淋巴结 ;④骨髓穿刺涂片和活检未见异常细胞。⑤发现肾脏淋巴瘤至少 3月后未发现其它部位的淋巴瘤。发生于肾脏的淋巴瘤应与肾脏的肉瘤样癌、Wilm瘤、慢性炎症等相鉴别。其主要治疗方法为肾切除加化疗和 (或 )放疗。     

Nasopharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

ACC derived from nasopharyngeal epithelial cells is rare, usually benign. In this article, we reported a nasopharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (NACC) in a 31-year-old woman with a symptom of hoarseness, headache, epistaxis slightly, diplopia, facial numbness and dysphagia near 3 months. A tumor on the right side of the nasopharynx was confirmed by laryngoscope check and MRI of the skull base. Histopathological findings showed that tumor cells were arranged in cord-like or acinar-like by atypical hyperplastic epithelial cells forming a cribriform and tubular pattern, and immunohistochemical findings showed that tumor tissues were immunopositive for p63 (+), CK7 (+), CK19 (+), CK8 (+), CK18 (+), SMA (+), CK (+), p53 (++), S-100 (+) and Ki-67 (5%+), and negative for CD34 (-), CK5/6 (-), CEA (-) and CD117 (-). Patient was treated by surgical operation and radiotherapy, and was followed-up near 10 months, no local recurrence and distant metastasis.     

Pulmonary gangliocytic paraganglioma: a case report and review of the literature

Gangliocytic paraganglioma (GP) is a rare histologic type of neuroendocrine tumors. We report a case of pulmonary GP in a 29-year-old male presenting with an asymptomatic endobronchial nodule. Grossly, the tumor showed a 4.0x3.8x3.5 cm well-defined nodule with yellowish cut surface. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of three distinct cellular types: epithelioid cells, ganglion-like cells and spindle cells. Meanwhile, transitional cells, having morphologic features between ganglion-like and epithelioid cells, were also presented. The epithelioid cells arranged in various morphologic architectures, including Zellballen, papillary, cystic and microcystic pattern. The epithelioid cells were positive for AE1/AE3, CAM 5.2, chromogranin A and synaptophysin. Ganglion-like cells showed immunoreactivity for chromogranin A and synaptophysin. A few ganglion-like cells were also positive for AE1/AE3 and/or CAM 5.2. The spindle cells were positive for S-100 protein and neurofilament. The transitional cells showed a similar immunohistochemical profile to the epithelioid cells. The authors believe stem cell theory is a reasonable explanation for the origin of GP. GP probably originate from some kind of mucosa associated stem cell which can differentiate into diverse cellular lineages.     

Breast mucoepidermoid carcinoma: a case report and review of literature

Breast mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is clinically rare, with an estimated incidence of 0.2-0.3% of all primary breast tumors. To date, only 41 cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we present a case of breast MEC diagnosed at our hospital. The clinicopathologic features were preliminarily discussed by reviewing the literature. A 42-year-old Chinese woman presented with a lump in her right breast that was detected approximately three months prior. A microscopic examination showed that the breast MEC was composed of different proportions of mucinous cells, intermediate cells, and epidermoid cells. Most mucinous cells were positive for cytokeratin 7, while the epidermoid and intermediate cells were positive for p63 and cytokeratin 5/6. All tumor cells were negative for other myoepithelial markers, such as calponin. Tumor cells did not express estrogen, progesterone, or the HER-2/neu protein. After the patient underwent mastectomy, she was diagnosed with a low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma based on the clinical, histologic, and immuno-phenotypic characteristics. Our findings provide further insight into the pathologic mechanism of MEC, as correct diagnosis is essential for patient management.     

异位错构瘤性胸腺瘤1例及文献复习

目的探讨异位错构瘤性胸腺瘤(EHT)的临床及病理特征。方法复习1例EHT患者的临床病史、肿瘤组织的病理形态和免疫表型及相关文献。结果患者男性,56岁,以左胸锁关节下方皮下肿块为主要表现。肿瘤包膜完整,切面以灰白色实性为主。镜下表现复杂,以束状及平行排列的梭形细胞为主,混合有上皮成分及成熟的脂肪细胞等。瘤细胞均不具异型性,也缺乏坏死。免疫组化显示梭形细胞CK阳性,灶状细胞MSA阳性,S-100蛋白、desm in、vim entin和CD34均呈阴性。结论EHT有独特的发病部位和形态学表现,对梭形细胞上皮本质的认识是正确诊断的关键。     

软骨样脂肪瘤1例报道及文献复习

目的探讨软骨样脂肪瘤的临床、病理学特点和鉴别诊断。方法报道1例右小腿软骨样脂肪瘤的临床资料、光镜、组化、免疫组化及电镜观察结果,结合文献讨论。结果镜下见肿瘤由3种成分以不同比例混合构成:①较成熟脂肪细胞体积小的单泡状和多泡状脂肪母细胞,胞质淡染为主,少数细胞呈嗜酸性,核形多样,无异型性及核分裂象,排列成片状和巢状;②脂肪母细胞间黏液透明性软骨样基质;③多少不等的成熟脂肪细胞。PAS染色见脂肪母细胞的胞质内含许多可被淀粉酶消化的深红染颗粒,提示存在糖原。AB染色见黏液透明性软骨样基质呈阳性反应,并部分耐透明质酸酶消化,提示含有硫酸软骨素。脂肪母细胞和成熟脂肪细胞表达S-100蛋白,其中脂肪母细胞对S-100蛋白的表达与脂肪母细胞分化成熟程度相关。电镜观察可见处于不同发育阶段的脂肪母细胞,脂肪母细胞周围被絮状的软骨样基质围绕。结论软骨样脂肪瘤是一种十分罕见的良性脂肪细胞肿瘤的特殊类型,具有独特的组织学形态,应注意与黏液型脂肪肉瘤和骨外黏液样软骨肉瘤等肿瘤鉴别。     

原发性卵巢Burkitt淋巴瘤病理分析1例并文献复习

目的:为了更好地认识原发性卵巢Burkitt淋巴瘤(Burkitt's lymphoma,BL)的临床表现、病理特征及其预后.方法:收集1例原发性卵巢BL的病例及其参考文献资料,观察其临床表现、临床病理学特征、免疫组织化学染色及1年的预后.结果:原发性卵巢BL临床表现主要为腹部或盆腔肿块,镜下可见肿瘤细胞弥漫增生,主要由淋巴样细胞组成,细胞中等大小,弥漫生长,细胞核圆形或卵圆形,染色质粗块状,核仁中等大小,嗜碱性,其中散在巨噬细胞,成"星空现象",免疫组织化学结果显示:CD79a(+),CD20(+),CD3(-),CD10(+),BCL-6(+),BCL2(-)和Ki-67(>90%).结论:诊断原发性卵巢BL需结合组织学及免疫组织化学结果,并对其鉴别诊断加以区分.     

Inverted ductal papilloma of minor salivary gland: case report with immunohistochemical study and literature review

Inverted ductal papilloma (IDP) is a type of ductal papilloma arising in ducts of minor salivary glands. Very few cases, and no cases in Japan, have been reported. Reported herein is a case of IDP with a review of the literature. The patient was a 49-year-old man presenting with a lump in the right buccal mucosa of the premolar area of the mandible. The tumor was excised en bloc after a biopsy diagnosis of IDP. On the surface of the covering epithelium, an opening was seen to be filled with mucinous material. On cut surface the opening led to the tumor cavity. The major portion of the tumor parenchyma was made up of papillary proliferation of basaloid squamous cells. Some crypts, microcysts, and mucous cells were seen. There were no findings suggestive of a malignant tumor. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful and there has been no recurrence after 1 year's follow up. Immunohistochemical analysis of the present case supports the hypothesis that IDP originates from squamous metaplasia and proliferation of minor salivary gland duct cells.